This week, Stopa and I are diametrically opposed on best bets, while Erickson's best bet (Bills) is opposed to the other team Stopa discusses in the comments (Chiefs). We also seem to have exactly two unanimous picks every week, and this one's no different with the Dolphins and Falcons.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns +6 at Bengals | Bengals | Browns | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals |
| Cowboys -6 vs. Jaguars | Jaguars | Cowboys | Cowboys | Jaguars | Cowboys |
| Dolphins +3 at Lions | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins |
| Chiefs -2 at Bills | Bills | Bills | Bills | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| 49ers +4.5 at Saints | Saints | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers |
| Titans +9.5 at Ravens | Titans | Ravens | Ravens | Titans | Ravens |
| Steelers -5 at Jets | Jets | Steelers | Jets | Steelers | Jets |
| Falcons -1.5 at Buccaneers | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons |
| Broncos -11.5 at Raiders | Raiders | Broncos | Raiders | Broncos | Broncos |
| Rams +7 at Cardinals | Rams | Rams | Cardinals | Cardinals | Rams |
| Giants +9.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants |
| Bears +7.5 at Packers | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Packers |
| Panthers +6 at Eagles | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Eagles |
| Best Bet | Bills | Rams | Jets | Steelers | 49ers |
| Last Week's Record | 8-5 | 7-6 | 5-8 | 6-7 | 7-6 |
| 2014 Record | 64-68-2 | 68-64-2 | 75-57-2 | 64-68-2 | 73-59-2 |
| Best Bet Record | 3-6 | 2-7 | 6-3 | 5-4 | 5-4 |
| Majority Record | 74-58-2 | ||||
| Unanimous Pick |
This week, Stopa and I are diametrically opposed on best bets, while Erickson's best bet (Bills) is opposed to the other team Stopa discusses in the comments (Chiefs). We also seem to have exactly two unanimous picks every week, and this one's no different with the Dolphins and Falcons.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns +6 at Bengals | Bengals | Browns | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals |
| Cowboys -6 vs. Jaguars | Jaguars | Cowboys | Cowboys | Jaguars | Cowboys |
| Dolphins +3 at Lions | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins |
| Chiefs -2 at Bills | Bills | Bills | Bills | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| 49ers +4.5 at Saints | Saints | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers |
| Titans +9.5 at Ravens | Titans | Ravens | Ravens | Titans | Ravens |
| Steelers -5 at Jets | Jets | Steelers | Jets | Steelers | Jets |
| Falcons -1.5 at Buccaneers | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons |
| Broncos -11.5 at Raiders | Raiders | Broncos | Raiders | Broncos | Broncos |
| Rams +7 at Cardinals | Rams | Rams | Cardinals | Cardinals | Rams |
| Giants +9.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants |
| Bears +7.5 at Packers | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Packers |
| Panthers +6 at Eagles | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Eagles |
| Best Bet | Bills | Rams | Jets | Steelers | 49ers |
| Last Week's Record | 8-5 | 7-6 | 5-8 | 6-7 | 7-6 |
| 2014 Record | 64-68-2 | 68-64-2 | 75-57-2 | 64-68-2 | 73-59-2 |
| Best Bet Record | 3-6 | 2-7 | 6-3 | 5-4 | 5-4 |
| Majority Record | 74-58-2 | ||||
| Unanimous Pick Record | 13-11 | ||||
| 2013 Record | 132-114-10 | 118-128-10 | 123-123-10 | 111-135-10 | 128-118-10 |
| 2012 Record | 110-140-6 | 125-125-6 | 121-129-6 | 143-107-6 | 123-127-6 |
| 2011 Record | 121-128-7 | 134-115-7 | 124-125-7 | 123-126-7 | 127-122-7 |
| 2010 Record | 129-122-5 | 134-117-5 | 126-125-5 | 136-115-5 | 134-117-5 |
| 2009 Record | 123-130-3 | 132-121-3 | 131-122-3 | 130-123-3 | 126-127-3 |
| 2008 Record | 132-114-10 | 128-118-10 | 124-122-10 | 125-121-10 | 130-116-10 |
| 2007 Record | 127-120 | 118-129 | 127-120 | N/A | 130-117 |
| 2006 Record | 118-129 | N/A | 139-108 | N/A | N/A |
| 2005 Record | 121-126 | N/A | 127-120 | N/A | N/A |
| 2004 Record | 124-124 | N/A | 130-118 | N/A | N/A |
| 2003 Record | 121-126 | 118-129 | 124-123 | N/A | N/A |
| 2002 Record | 113-136 | 123-126 | 141-108 | N/A | N/A |
| 2001 Record | 124-113 | 117-120 | 118-119 | N/A | N/A |
| 2000 Record | 123-117 | 134-106 | 141-99 | N/A | N/A |
Unanimous/Majority Picks
This week, we all like the Dolphins and Falcons. Last week we went 1-1 on unanimous picks to go 13-11 on the year. And we went 7-6 on majority picks (three or more writers) to go 74-58-2.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
| Erickson | As much as I buy into the Chiefs' defense, I hate them giving points on the road... I probably should know better than to give that much with the Seahawks, knowing that we saw the Giants at their worst (in terms of result) Monday night, and it's never good to bet on an extreme. But I'm sick and tired of picking the Giants. |
| Pianowski | I didn't give the Rams too much credit for their trick-play win over Seattle, but they just beat the crap out of the Niners (in San Francisco), too - and their pass rush has finally woken up. I can't take Arizona's record at face value. |
| Liss | Hate this slate. Like the Jets getting points at home with an NFL QB finally and also the Falcons who at least have a good QB going against one of the worst defenses in the league. |
| Stopa | I'm sold on the Steelers passing offense, and getting to face the Jets woeful secondary, Big Ben is unlikely to slow down this week. I also like the Chiefs, who have notably more talent than my Bills, a plucky squad but one that's not yet ready to beat playoff teams. |
| Del Don | I don't feel strongly about this week's slate at all in any way. Maybe I'm being a homer (I'm being a homer), but if the 49ers lose by five-plus points, then their season is likely over. |
The players:
•Jeff Erickson: RotoWire Senior editor, 2001, 2008, 2013 Staff Picks Champ. Writes the Weekly Rankings. Covers and roots for the Bengals.
•Scott Pianowski: Fantasy expert for Yahoo! Sports, and also contributes to Rotowire.com. 2009 and 2011 Staff Picks Champ. Roots for the Patriots.
•Chris Liss: RotoWire Managing Editor, 2000, 2002, 2006 Staff Picks Champ, 2003, 2004 co-champ. Writes East Coast Offense, Beating the Book and the Survivor column in addition to Staff Picks. Covers and roots for the Giants.
•Mark Stopa: Staff Writer, 2010, 2012 Staff Picks Champ, Writes Run 'N' Shoot. Roots for the Bills.
•Dalton Del Don: Fantasy Expert for Yahoo! Sports, 2007 Staff Picks Champ. Roots for the 49ers.
